Gympie Presbyterian Sermons, Bible Talks, and Messages

When suffering and pain invades our sleep, what should we remember to find calm and comfort? Outline Pain and remembering (vv1-9) Remembering God’s character (vv10-15) Remembering God’s salvation (vv16-20)

Is ‘fearing God’ for Christians? In this Psalm, we hear how God’s fearsome roar in history, and especially at the cross, resounds for us. Outline The Lion of Judah Has Conquered (vv1-6) The Lion of Judah is to be Feared (vv7-12) Fear of the Lamb (Matthew 28:8; Revelation 6:12-17, 15:4)

Many of us don’t like talking, or even thinking, about God’s judgment, but in Psalm 75 we are taught to praise the God who judges. Outline Praise God (v1) because he judges fairly (vv2-8) Praise the God who Judges (vv9-10)

In this message on the final chapters of Ezra, we see true grief over sin leading to faithful repentance. Outline Sin Confessed (Ezra 9) Sin Repented (Ezra 10) (Note: Due to technical issues, the first two minutes of audio are lower quality than usual.)

After God’s people rebuild the temple of God, what’s still left to build? In this message we consider Ezra 7-8 to discover what’s been skipped even when the external elements of true religion are restored. Outline What’s still to build? Study, Do, Teach

How are God’s people to respond to opposition? As God’s people return to the land to rebuild they are unstopped by opposition as they receive God’s Word. Outline Opposition (Chapter 4) Unstopped (Chapters 5-6)

What is your priority, the number one thing for you? In this message from Ezra 3 we hear how our priority is to be purified and forgiven by God, which leads to whole-hearted praise. Outline Purified People (vv1-6) People of Praise (vv6-13)

God moves the hearts of kings and people to bring his salvation. Outline God fulfils his word (v1) God moves hearts (vv2-6) God provides what’s needed (vv7-11) Trusting God to fulfil his promises

In suffering, we can feel God’s forgotten us. In this message from Psalm 74 we hear how God gives us words to bring to him in dark times and points us to the sure hope we have in Jesus. Outline Remember us! (vv1-3) The anger of God (vv4-11) The power of God (vv12-17) Praying for God’s glory (vv18-23) Psalm 74 and Jesus Psalm 74 and Us

In this Resurrection Sunday sermon we hear of Jesus complete ( All ) Authority, what it tells us about Jesus and what Jesus says to us. Outline All authority Make disciples Final words

A Good Friday message, exploring the silence of Jesus in his trial and on the cross. Outline No defence (your will be done) The truth of the mockers (vv33-44) What do you say of Jesus?

How do you feel about failure? The times you’ve not lived up to your values, your expectations? In this message from Matthew 26 we we walk with Jesus to the cross, see his followers fail, and hear the good news that it’s not the end. Outline The sheep will scatter (vv30-35) Keep watch! (vv36-46) Betrayed and abandoned (vv47-56) The trial of Jesus (vv57-68) The trial of Peter (vv69-75)...

In this last meal with his closest friends, Jesus reapplies the ancient Passover to speak of his death and resurrection and the covenant of forgiveness he makes. Outline Preparing for his burial (vv1-16) Preparing for forgiveness and life (vv17-29) Drink from it, all of you

Many of us have bad dreams about being caught out, unready for something. In this message we hear Jesus’ warning to be ready for his coming. Outline The parable of five sensible and five silly bridesmaids (vv1-13) The parable of two wise and one wicked servant (vv14-30) A sermon about separation (vv31-46)

When anxious things are happening, it’s easy to feel worried and alarmed. But Jesus teaches his disciples to find hope and comfort in him. Outline The context (vv1-3) Stand Firm (vv4-31) Be Ready (vv32-51)

Jesus holds nothing back as he condemns hypcritical religious authorities. But the good news is that where leaders fail, Jesus fulfills. Outline Self-glorifying Leaders (vv1-12) Hypocritical Leaders (vv13-32) Judgement and Mercy (vv33-39) Note: due to technical issues, the audio quality is lower than usual.

The religious have set a trap, but since they don’t know the Scriptures or the Power of God, Jesus responds to everything they throw at him by pointing to the truth and power of God. Outline Politics (vv15-22) Religion (vv23-33) Morals (vv34-40) Identity (vv41-46)

In this message we hear three stories Jesus told to warn religious hypocrites and reveal God’s big, generous, invitation. Outline Change (21:28-32) Consequence (21:33-46) Chosen (22:1-14)

In this confrontation in the temple, Jesus shows he has heavenly authority to judge and save. Outline Pedigree (vv12-16) Power (vv17-22) Passion (vv23-27)

How do you respond to a visit from royalty? In this message from Matthew 21, we hear how the coming of Jesus shows his gentle power and moves us to praise him. Outline Our Lord says (vv1-3) Our king on a donkey (vv4-7) Praising the king (vv8-9) Who is this? (vv10-11)

What are we to do wotj self-centred, bullying people in God’s church? In this message from 3 John we’re hear encouragement to walk in truth, generously partner with gospel workers, and to not imitate what is evil. Outline A letter of love (vv1-4) Keep being faithful (vv5-8) Do not imitate evil, imitate good (vv9-12) Spread peace (vv13-15) Note: this message was pre-recorded on video. Y...

This message is an occasional sermon, upon the Gympie Presbyterian Church becoming a ‘calling’ church and the induction of Daniel Saunders as the called minister. Outline Who is Gympie Presbyterian Church? How did you get here? Where are you going? Why do you exist? What should you do now?

We sometimes experience a tension between truth and love. In this message from 2 John we hear how truth and love come together in the Christian life because they are united in God. Outline Love in Truth (vv1-3) Walk in Love (vv4-6) Remain in Truth (vv7-11) Love in Truth (vv12-13)

A sermon on Jesus’ raising of Lazarus, showing Jesus’ power to give eternal life. N.b. the first few moments of this sermon were not recorded Outline Difficult circumstances Dynamic results Different reactions

When things are disappointing or hard, Christ gives his people strength to faithfully waiting with the hope of resurrection. Outline Strength for faithful mourners (Daniel 10) Faithful resistance (Daniel 11) Everlasting blessing for faithful waiters (Daniel 12) (N.b. the audio recording is of a lower quality than normal due to a technical issue.)